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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle / Fighting
Ishido: The Way of Stones
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Fighting |
| Developer | Publishing International |
| Publisher | Accolade |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990, Ishido: The Way of Stones is a puzzle game developed by Publishing International and published by Accolade. It blends puzzle and fighting elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ishido: The Way of Stones is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Ishido: The Way of Stones cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Gain Points Quickly | FFF767:FF |
|---|---|
| Gain Points Very Quickly | FFF766:FF
FFF767:FF |
Ishido: The Way of Stones walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Ishido: The Way of Stones FAQ
When did Ishido: The Way of Stones come out on the Genesis?
Ishido: The Way of Stones was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
Who made Ishido: The Way of Stones?
It was developed by Publishing International and published by Accolade.
Is Ishido: The Way of Stones multiplayer?
No. Ishido: The Way of Stones is a single-player game.
How long does Ishido: The Way of Stones take to play?
As a puzzle game, Ishido: The Way of Stones typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ishido: The Way of Stones on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.